We are looking for a Senior Interior Designer with a rare combination: the artistic soul of a visionary and the steady, organized mind of a great project manager. You will bridge big-picture design direction and the day-to-day execution that brings it to life. Beyond leading beautiful projects, you will help shape where the firm goes by tapping your network to bring new commissions through our doors. Our stack includes AutoCAD, Miro, ClickUp, and Studio Designer.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Design and technical leadership:
• Lead the creative narrative through design charrettes and immersive mood boards that turn client dreams into livable, glamorous spaces
• Produce shop-drawing-quality construction documents in AutoCAD, with expert detailing of millwork, stone, and integrated lighting, coordinated with MEP and structural engineers
• Own construction administration as the site lead, attending weekly meetings and creatively solving field issues without compromising vision or timeline
Project management and operations:
• Build and maintain detailed budgets and schedules, spotting the critical path
• Guide junior team members so every milestone lands with precision
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from proposals through expediting
• Run a data-aware studio with a personal target of 80 percent billable efficiency
Leadership and business development:
• Use your network to win new high-end residential opportunities and represent Ovadia IDA at industry events
• Mentor our Junior and Intermediate Designers and champion their growth
• Serve as the face of the project for clients, building trust that lasts for years
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:
• Salary of $90,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience
• A competitive commission structure for new business you bring in
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development support
Ready to lead beautiful work with people who love what they do? We would love to hear from you.
• 7 or more years of post-graduate experience in high-end residential design (NYC experience preferred)
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• A proven track record of nurturing client relationships, plus the drive and willingness to bring new projects into the firm
• Expert-level AutoCAD (this one is non-negotiable)
• Proficiency in Studio Designer, including the procurement and project management modules
• Experience with ClickUp or similar project management software, including agile task management and Gantt scheduling
• Comfort with Miro or other whiteboard tools for digital presentation boards and workflows
• Experience with Clockify or similar time-tracking and efficiency reporting
• Experience putting AI and other tools to work to sharpen workflows, and an interest in helping the studio adopt them thoughtfully
• Deep knowledge of interior architecture and custom millwork, strong presentation skills, and the ability to run with minimal supervision
Ovadia Interior Design and Architecture is a nationally recognized interior design and architecture studio in the heart of Manhattan. We believe the best design lives where art and discipline meet, and we create fully customized, emotionally engaging interiors for high-end homes, from the quiet luxury of private estates in Deal and Long Island to the refined complexity of Brooklyn brownstones, luxury Manhattan apartments, and standout development projects.
Our work blends modern elegance, warmth, and a little bit of magic into every space we create. Every project is grounded in architecture-first thinking, with custom millwork, integrated lighting, and meticulously detailed interior architecture as the foundation. We design across all of it: floor plans, elevations, construction documents, FF&E, and the long, exciting arc of construction administration and install.
Just as important as the work is the studio itself. We are a small, collaborative team that takes craft seriously and ourselves a little less so. We mentor at every level, we share ideas freely, and we believe the in-person studio energy is where the best design happens. Whether you are early in your career or leading projects of your own, you will find people here who genuinely care about both the craft and your growth in it.
If that sounds like the kind of place you want to do your best work, we would love to meet you.
The best way to apply for this position is to visit https://careers.ovadiadesign.com.
